Amha Habtemariam Derres
About Amha
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
14 years
5 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Derres & Associates, PLLC
3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Amha Habtemariam Derres's Reviews
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26 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Asylum
Posted by Yacob | May 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Sympathetic and effective attorney
I was so lucky to have Amha handle my asylum claim. I had to go to immigration court twice, and was very nervous. He made sure I got all the evidence and affidavits I needed to present a strong case in court. He also sympathized me when I got nervous, he showed that he really cared about me. Amha f...
Posted by Almaz | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Mrs
Amaha had been explored different options to expedite my case and finally my asylum request was granted. He is very humble person, he has good customer services and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend his services
Posted by Yohannes | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Best and polite lawyer
Amha helped me get my asylum approved after been rejected on my first interview. He's professional, polite, understanding, and has excellent knowledge on Asylum processes and procedures. Thanks Amha! Yohannes
Posted by Eden | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Won my removal case
I hired amha after they denied my asylum case and he won my case after fighting for over 2 years.now they granted me asylum .He is one of the best lawyer and I highly recommend him
Posted by Mengistu | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Best lawyer
Amha is one of the humble, knowledgeable and best communicator. He know the asylum law very well. He worked on my case and got approved. I highly recommend him for any immigration matters
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Member/Attorney, Derres and Associates PLLC
2000 - 2003
Assistant Protection Officer/Legal Advisor, United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unh
Associations
2017 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2005
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Languages
Tigringa
Amharic
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers